ABSTRACT
Wound healing is type of tissue repair involving number of processes. These processes influenced by both systemic factors and local factors. Nutrition, metabolic status, circulatory status, hormone levels are the main systemic factors which influence wound healing. In addition to these, infection, mechanical factors, foreign bodies, size, location and type of wound are also influence the wound healing process. Various kinds of complications are occurred when wound is not properly healed. In Ayurveda, the term Vrana is equated to wound of modern parlance and the drugs having both Vranashodhana (wound cleansing) and Vranaropana (wound healing) properties play an important role in wound management. Considering this, single and compound formulations having Vranashodhana and Vranaropana properties are compiled from classical texts and compendia. Clinical trials on wound management through are Ayurvedic drugs/regimen reviewed and presented.
ABSTRACT
Psoriasis is one of the commonest skin disorders seen in routine clinical scenario, in entire world around 80 million people suffering from psoriasis. Psoriasis is differentiated by patches of abnormal skin. These skin patches are typically red, itchy, and scaly. Psoriasis varies in severity from small, localized patches to complete body coverage. It typically presents as red patches with white scales on top. Areas of the body most commonly affected are the back of the forearms, chin, navel area, and scalp. Diagnosis is typically based on the signs and symptoms. Men and women are affected with equal frequency. The disease may begin at any age, but typically starts in adulthood. Psoriasis is associated with an increased risk of psoriatic arthritis, lymphomas, cardiovascular disease and depression. Psoriatic arthritis affects up to 30 percent of individuals with Psoriasis. It is noted that around 2% of population are touching with Psoriasis. In present study review on Herbs frequently used in treating psoriasis were compiled. The Herbs Nimba, Stri Kutaja, Guduchi, Daruharidra, Bhallataka Haritaki, Aragvadha, Amalaki, Karveera, Saptaparna, Khadira, Vasa, Guggulu, Chitraka & Katuki are reviewed to be having Vata or Kapha balancing properties. The pharmacological studies showing that Nimbidin of Neem having anti psoriatic property, The Methanolic and ethanolic extracts of Stri Kutaja and Guduchi are having anti oxidant and anti psychotic properties which are helpful in reducing the symptoms of psoriasis.